Basic Electricity for Diesel Technicians I

Introduces the fundamentals of basic electricity, starters and power generation, the use of test equipment, and troubleshooting techniques. Course required for all entering diesel technology students.Offered fall term.

Diesel Engine Dynamics and Diagnosis

Provides the theory of operation and hands-on experience in tuning up and troubleshooting various live diesel engines. Topics include tune-up, engine airflow principles, and performance diagnosis.Prerequisites: DS111 and DS120. Offered winter term.

Basic Electricity for Diesel Technicians II

Introduces first-year students to electrical and electronic theory and more advanced topics that relate to heavy, mid-range, light, stationary, marine diesel, propane, and natural gas applications. Students will have the opportunity to achieve task mastery by successful completion of each ASE/NATEF task.Prerequisites: DS111 and DS120. Offered winter term.

Heavy Equipment Power Trains

Studies the principles of operation of heavy transmissions, differentials, and clutches, and provides for hands-on experience in the servicing, inspecting, and rebuilding of them.Prerequisites: AM111 or DS111 and AM120 or DS120. Offered winter term.

Heavy Equipment Brakes

Studies the theories of braking system operation and provides hands-on experience in the rebuilding, repairing, and adjusting of the various braking systems including hydraulic, air, and electrical types, as well as ABS brake hydraulics and operation.Offered spring term.

Heavy Equipment Suspension and Steering

Provides students with the theory and hands-on training needed to properly test, repair, troubleshoot, and align suspension and steering systems used on trucks and heavy equipment.Prerequisites: AM111 or DS111 and AM120 or DS120 or approval of instructor. Offered fall term.

Diesel Repair Lab I

Provides live work experience in all aspects of repair expected of entry-level line technicians. Includes basic engine performance, diagnosis and repair of engines, chassis, power trains, and basic electrical systems. Primarily designed for first-year students or those with appropriate skill levels.Corequisite: DS113. Offered spring term.

Workshop/Selected Topics

Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems

Develops skills and knowledge for working with diesel fuel injection, turbo chargers, super chargers, gasoline, and alternative fuel systems. Includes hands-on experience in the servicing and rebuilding of components in each system.Prerequisite: DS131. Offered summer term.

Hydraulic Systems

Studies theory and operation of hydraulic systems used in the heavy equipment industry; includes hands-on experience in building, troubleshooting, and repairing these systems.Prerequisites: AM111 or DS111 and AM120 or DS120. Offered spring term.

Cooperative Work Experience/Diesel

Cooperative Work Experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.Prerequisites: AM111 or DS111 and AM120 or DS120, or approval of instructor.

Cooperative Work Experience Seminar/Diesel

Presents an overview of the necessary employment documents to be competitive in the job market. Students will write a basic resume and cover letter, complete an employment application, participate in a mock interview, and develop an understanding of the importance of a professional image and work ethic. Students are expected to have completed most of their coursework toward a certificate or degree program and will be enrolled in CWE concurrently or in the following term.

Diesel Repair Lab II

Provides live work experience in all aspects of repair expected of an entry-level line technician. Includes engine performance, diagnosis and repair of engine components, chassis, power trains, brakes, suspension systems, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Course is for second-year students or can be taken in place of Cooperative Work Experience.Offered spring term.

ASE Certification Preparation

Provides students with a review of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification and testing. Topics covered are test-taking techniques and technical reviews pertinent to the specific certification area(s).Prerequisites: Approval of advisor. Offered infrequently.